Fan Fiction |
by Jenny Tran
The circular driveway of the huge mansion was filled with limos. Most of which were filled with A.F. Talent’s top stars as well as agents “Oh my God, is that Joey Yung??!!” Tyler pointed out the window when the limo moved closer to the valet.
Vicki grinned proudly “Yes, it is. She was discovered by the all powerful and beautiful, if I might add, Vicki Heung.” She pushed her nose in the air.
“She is sooo hot!! Can I meet her?” Tyler asked.
“Ahem!!” Tara cleared her throat noticeably.
Ivy laughed, “You might want to ask your parole officer first, Ty.”
Tyler turned to Tara with his famous puppy eyes “Aww honey, you know you’ll always be my number one girl.” He was such a sweet talker.
Tara grinned widely “Well…in that case, it’s okay if you meet her. Plus you two could be distant cousins with her being a Yung and all.”
“Exactly. And I only have eyes for you.” Tyler coaxed.
“Don’t let him whip you around, Tara.” Ivy warned while Tyler threw her an evil glare “Boy, I’m in a dress but if I have to kick your ass, I’ll take off my shoes.”
Tyler instantly put on a smile “I’m just kidding, Ga Jei.” He turned to Ben “I can’t wait to get inside so she can start being nicer to me.”
Ben laughed while Ivy tilted her head to him with an annoyed look “You know he’s right.” He pointed out. She continued to stare at him but he was saved by the driver who announced their arrival “Not a minute too late. Come on everyone.” He nodded for Tyler to exit first. The door opened and one by one they walked out into the cemented walkway.
Within seconds flash bulbs began to click and blinded everyone. Ben and Vicki remained calm while the other three cowered behind them “Please, there will be time for pictures later. Could we possibly get inside first?”
“Mr. Lam, who did you bring? There have been rumors that you are going to lose this annual competition. It seems your opponents have a better grip at the winner’s cup.” The reporter stuffed the microphone into his face but Ben only smiled as he walked on.
At one point he stopped and turned to Ivy as he reached out to take her hand. Linking her arm through his as he replied to the ready reporter “I don’t really care who wins this year’s competition but I for one have already won. I found the most beautiful woman and she has a special charm that no other woman could ever compare to.” He reached down to Ivy’s hand and pulled it up to his face as he kissed it softly, his eyes never leaving hers.
Ben nodded to the reporters and led the group inside. Tara was beaming at Ben “That was so beautiful! You totally showed them who is in control!”
“Please.” Vicki rolled her eyes “He’s just taking advantage of the situation so he can kiss Ivy’s hand.”
Ivy pulled her arm away from Ben and crossed them under her chest “I was thinking the same thing.”
Ben was smiling “Maybe it is?” he laughed when her brows shot up “I’m just teasing. Its just part of our industry. The more publicity, the better. I’m not trying to hit on you or anything, I just want them to put you on the map, sort to speak.”
“Oh, so you mean all that stuff about stars dating other stars are just stunts?” Tyler asked with special interest.
“Yeah, some are real and some are planned.” Vicki explained, she placed her finger to her lips “But you didn’t hear it from me.”
Ivy looked bored as she covered a yawn “So when does this freak show start?”
“After dinner, I suppose.” Ben looked at Vicki for reinforcement and she nodded.
“Great! I have to stay in this ugly dress for another two hours?” Ivy asked and Ben shook his head “Three hours?!” She cried in disbelief and again he shook his head “Don’t tell me it’s an all night event!”
Ben sighed, “It’s not that bad. You’ll have fun. Think of all the stars that you will meet.” He pointed to Louis Koo who just walked in with a beautiful model on his arms “See? It’s a familiar face.”
“You met Louis Koo?!!!” Tara shrieked.
“Not only that, rumor was all over the office that he failed to make a girl smile.” Vicki offered with a wink at Ivy “It seems the girl practically pushed him away.”
“You pushed Louis Koo away?!” Tara grabbed Ivy’s arms and began shaking her.
“Ty.” Ivy’s low voice was warning as he pulled Tara away from his sister “I didn’t push him away…it was more like…kicked him across town.” Ivy began laughing with Vicki joining her.
Louis walked by coolly and he spotted Ben. The guys greeted silently and Louis said something to his date and she was off. He walked over to the group and Tara was grinning deliriously at the handsome star “Hi…” she sighed.
“Hello.” He smiled showing his irresistible dimple. He turned to Ben and raised his brows.
“Louis, I want you to meet a few friends. This is Tyler.” The two shook hands briefly “This is Tara, Tyler’s date.” Louis reached out to take her hand and kissed it lightly. Tara squealed with delight.
“I’m never going to wash my hand.” Tara gushed.
Louis grinned “Aren’t you a sweetheart.” He turned to Vicki “Long time no see.” The two leaned in for a short hug.
“Still living the bachelor life I see.” She nodded to the model.
He brushed it aside “Oh, she’s just a casual friend.” His eyes did a double take on the beautiful girl in red “And who is this beauty? You’re talent?” he asked Ben without tearing his eyes from Ivy.
Ben was about to open his mouth but Ivy pushed him aside as she reached out and shook Louis’s hand roughly “Haven’t had enough lashing?”
His grin slowly faded as he pulled his hand away “You are…” and then it occurred to him, she was the same girl he saw not long ago at the agency “Wow…you look different.”
Ivy rolled her eyes away “Get this peasant away from me.” She waved her hand at Ben.
“I’m sorry, she just had a bad first impression of you.” Ben explained to Louis.
He smiled shortly “That’s quite alright, but I must say the first place is not as appealing to you anymore is it?”
“Three, two…” Ivy counted.
“Oh my gosh, your date is calling you, Louis!” Ben pointed behind him.
“Very well.” Louis nodded at the group “Nice seeing everyone.”
“Bye…” Tara gushed.
Ben sighed as he turned to Ivy “Could you be a tiny bit friendlier?”
“You were lucky I didn’t punch him in the nose.” Ivy warned.
Tyler nodded “From where I’m standing, Ga Jei had a perfect aim at his left jaw.”
“Damn! I should have done it!” Ivy cried.
Ben shook his head “Okay, time to split you two up.” He pointed to Vicki “You take Tyler and Tara and I’ll handle the crazy duck.”
Vicki stifled a laugh “Okay.” She gave Ivy one last wink “Good luck.”
“I’ll need it!” Ivy snickered. She turned up to Ben’s stern face “Yes father, I won’t do it again, I promise.”
He put out his arm “I’ll let that slide, but you have to try a little harder.”
She reluctantly linked her arm through his “Fine. But my rules still apply.” The two walked into the living room, which was bigger than three of her apartments combined. She was obviously at awe with the home “You people sure know how to live.”
“Actually, this place belongs to the president of A.F. Talents, Inc. He’s a very young guy, a total self made millionaire.” Ben explained about how the company came about.
“Wow…I’d sure like to meet him. Maybe I could be his concubine!” Ivy gasped, “Wow, can you imagine the bar??”
Ben laughed with his head shaking “Actually, not everyone has ever met the president. I’ve only seen him once and that was years ago but I know he’s not married and he probably won’t get involved with his talents. I hear--”
“Yeah, yeah whatever, I don’t care about the filthy rich young guy. Where’s the bar?!” Ivy demanded.
“Is that all you care about?” Ben asked and then his eyes popped open “You’re not an alcoholic are you?”
She rolled her eyes and let out an exasperated sigh “Please, Ivy Yung doesn’t get drunk. I get hammered, but never drunk! I think it’s in the blood…well, no because Ty is a weakling.”
“Let’s meet some people first.” Ben suggested and he instantly felt a whine coming “Then afterwards, I’ll show you the bar.”
Ivy smiled and abruptly pulled him “Well come on! There’s people to meet and drinks to swallow!” Like a speed machine, they approached a wealthy and older looking couple “Hi, I’m Ivy Yung. Nice to meet you.” She shook their hands with a friendly grin while Ben suppressed a smile.
The older man was taken aback by her forwardness “The pleasure is all mine, my dear. This is my wife, Janine.”
“Hi.” Ivy grinned as she clasped the woman’s hand between hers “I’m delighted to meet you.”
“Thank you.” The woman took a special liking to Ivy instantly as she turned to Ben “Why Ben, where in the world did you find this charming young lady?”
He smiled proudly “That’s my little secret.”
“I suppose the best gems all need to be shined and carved.” The man said with hidden meaning.
Ivy only smiled for she was confused about what they were trying to say. Suddenly, she whipped her head over on the other side and waved to someone “Sorry but we must leave. I see an old friend.”
The man nodded politely “Of course. Have a fun time, both of you.”
“Thank you, Mr. Fong., Mrs. Fong.” He nodded at the two before walking away with Ivy “You see someone you know?” he asked curiously.
Ivy snorted “Yeah, right! Like I know anyone here. I just want to get to the bar. But those two were not bad…for rich people. Who were they?” she was suddenly distracted when a handsome man walked by with a pinkish drink “What’s that?!” she pulled away from Ben and followed the man. Ben smiled as he watch her charm her way into getting the untouched drink from his hands. She walked back to Ben with a grin “Just a strawberry daquiri. Go on, you were saying?”
Ben shook his head with a small smile “Those two “old” people is the President’s parents.” Ivy almost spit out the drink that was in her mouth. She began coughing when the drink went in the wrong tube. Ben showed much concern as he began patting her on the back “Are you okay?”
“Why…(cough) didn’t you tell me…” Ivy stroked her chest to sooth the cough “I acted like an idiot!”
Ben laughed, “No, you were very charming and natural. Don’t worry, they have no judging power in this contest.”
“Wow…what a nice couple!!” Ivy exclaimed. She was about to take another drink when she spotted one of the five open bars “Oh my gosh, it’s heaven!” she gave Ben the drink in her hand “Walk to the light.” She muttered to herself. He only smiled as he followed her to the stand.